Celebrating Phonics Screening in Year 1
Congratulations to everyone in Year 1 who has worked so hard to do their best in the Phonics Screening Test. We are very proud of everyone. A big thank you to all our families who have continued to support learning at home.
Library Van Visit
Today we enjoyed a visit from the Library Van with Claire the librarian. We had a fantastic time choosing new books to share in class. Once we had all chosen a book, Claire kindly read a story. It was really fun having story time on the Library Van.
World Ocean Day in Year 1
Year 1 have been busy learning about the effects of plastic in the Ocean. They collected plastic bottle tops and used them along with other plastic products to create an octopus. They listened to the story ‘One Plastic Bag’ to learn how some plastic items can be repurposed and made into different…
Environment Day in Year 1
Today Year 1 celebrated Environment Day. The day encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Year 1 created posters to promote reduce, reuse and recycle. Year 1 created a world made from handprints and talked about how we can use our hands to be kind to the Earth.
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Can you build with bread?
Year 1 were challenged to use bread as a building material. They used icing sugar to create cement. They decided to toast the bread to make it more sturdy to build with. The children planned their designs before they began constructing them. They worked together in small groups to create the…
Celebrating Friendship in Reception
Today Reception celebrated friendship. They created friendship rings to share with each other. They found out that the shape of a circle is never ending like true friendship. Reception love being friends together.
Miles in May for Danica
During May some Year 1 children are completing a Miles in May challenge. They are walking, cycling or scooting as much as they can to raise money for their class charity ‘Danica’s Dream Fund’. They are all getting lots of miles in and we are very proud of their commitment to fundraising.
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VE Day Celebrations in Year 1
Year 1 had a fantastic day celebrating VE Day. In the morning they received a visit from Sandra Edwards. Sandra explained about her role in the British Legion and the good work of this charity. Year 1 were particularly excited to hear how she was one of 76 women and 76 men to be awarded Maundy…
Good News Streamers
Reception created some Good News streamers. They enjoyed dancing to the Good News song using them. They found out that Jesus has called each of us to share the Good News with others. Reception talked together about how they can spread the Good News with love, kindness, sharing and forgiveness.…
Celebrating St. George’s Day in Reception
Reception have spent the day celebrating their class saint St. George who is also the patron saint of England. Children were invited to dress in red and white to match the colour of the St. George’s Cross. In class we listened to the story of St. George and why he is so special. We enjoyed having…
Fun at the Farm
Year 1 had a fantastic day visiting Strudda Bank Farm as a part of British Science weeks. The children loved learning about life on the farm. They found out about all the crops that are grown and how the farm reuses it’s resources and keeps waste down. They loved meeting some new born lambs and…
Year 1 Take Part in the Biggest Ever Football Session
Today Year 1 enjoyed taking part in the biggest ever football session. It was great fun practising football skills together. Year 1 enjoyed finishing off with a penalty shootout.